Court of Appeals hears arguments in Teamsters v. Benton County over arbitration versus civil service review A three-judge panel at the Washington Court of Appeals heard oral argument in Teamsters Local 839 v. Benton County about whether disciplinary actions for certain sheriff's office clerical employees must be resolved through arbitration or through local civil service commission rules and whether a court or arbitrator decides arbitrability.

The Washington Court of Appeals is at a crossroads, deciding whether disciplinary disputes for sheriff's office employees should go to arbitration or civil service review.

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City Councillors Address Trash Pickup Delays Amid Ongoing Strike with Republic Services Councillors discuss trash collection issues due to Republic Services strike and recent storm damage.

Beverly City Council is grappling with a trash collection crisis as a labor strike drags into its 22nd day, leaving residents drowning in waste and raising urgent public health alarms.

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Supreme Court bows to Trump, and the Bible says he can do what he wants (Daily Kos) Now that some cases against the Trump administration are reaching the Supreme Court, it’s time to find out whether the conservatives on the nation’s highest...

Removal of Cathy Harris from #MSPB destroyed that board’s quorum, so it can’t hear matters about wrongfully fired #federalemployees.

The removal of Gwynne Wilcox from #NLRB means that body also has no quorum therefore can’t hear any cases about #privatesectorunions & #labordisputes. #SCROTUS

Lawson Group and providers debate Senate Bill 67's impact on workers' compensation claims Health care providers argue for longer timelines while insurers seek stricter limits on claims disputes.

The battle over Senate Bill 67 in New Hampshire is heating up, as healthcare providers push back against strict limits on workers' compensation claims disputes.

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Legislation clarifies unemployment benefits amid labor disputes New act defines eligibility criteria for unemployment benefits during work stoppages.

A groundbreaking bill in Pennsylvania could redefine unemployment benefits for workers caught in labor disputes—are you ready for the implications?

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Connecticut General Assembly approves increased per diem for Labor Relations Board members Lawmakers raise per diem to $300 for State Board of Labor Relations members effective 2025

Connecticut lawmakers are on the verge of a major shift in labor relations as they propose to double the per diem for board members, raising questions about the future of workforce management in the state.

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Governor's staff respond to wildcat prison strikes and ongoing negotiations Official emphasizes urgent resolution needed for safety amid wildcat strikes in prisons

Urgent negotiations are underway as wildcat strikes by prison guards in New York escalate, raising serious safety concerns for both staff and inmates.

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Connecticut General Assembly proposes unemployment benefits for striking workers General Assembly introduces bill to extend benefits for unemployed strikers starting October 2025

Connecticut's new House Bill 6904 could change the game for striking workers by offering unemployment benefits, but will it spark more disputes or protect labor rights?

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